Dunlop Castle, Medieval castle site in East Ayrshire, Scotland
Located about 4 kilometers north of Stewarton, the former castle grounds contain a stone-marked ditch indicating its defensive fortifications from the 14th century.
The estate belonged to the Dunlop family from the 13th century until a Jacobean mansion replaced the original fortified structure in 1833.
The castle grounds mark the location where Dunlop cheese production began, establishing a significant dairy tradition in the Scottish lowlands.
Visitors can explore the remaining features of the castle site, including the deep water ditch and the 1599 inscribed stone relocated to Dunlop House.
The castle entrance displayed a stone from 1599 with an inscription requesting divine protection, now preserved at the current mansion.
Location: East Ayrshire
GPS coordinates: 55.71170,-4.50470
Latest update: March 7, 2025 10:04
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